Guidebook for Kansas City
Food Scene
The BEST doughnuts in Kansas City. Ray LaMar left a legacy in his doughnut recipe! See also, LaMar's Doughnuts
Ray's Donuts
315 NE Vivion RdThe BEST doughnuts in Kansas City. Ray LaMar left a legacy in his doughnut recipe! See also, LaMar's Doughnuts
Sticky Buns. THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE.
Long history here in the lovely place. There are other KC locations, but THIS one is the BEST.
Corner Cafe Riverside
4541 NW Gateway AveSticky Buns. THE SIZE OF YOUR FACE.
Long history here in the lovely place. There are other KC locations, but THIS one is the BEST.
BBQ
our fav is the pulled pork, my niece's fav is the Z-man.
(skip the beans)
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveBBQ
our fav is the pulled pork, my niece's fav is the Z-man.
(skip the beans)
Breakfast, cozy, feels like a secret find!! And SOOOO good.
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Happy Gillis
549 Gillis StBreakfast, cozy, feels like a secret find!! And SOOOO good.
Kate's Kitchen
8002 N Oak TrafficwayGreat Breakfast and lunch close to the house. Ronnie's fav waffle. mmmm...
Wanna feel like you're eating with Tony Soprano or Vito Corleone? Go there. wear a nice outfit, order a bottle of wine, and a bowl of "jazz" for your fresh Italian bread, and let your imagination go!
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Anthony's
701 Grand BlvdWanna feel like you're eating with Tony Soprano or Vito Corleone? Go there. wear a nice outfit, order a bottle of wine, and a bowl of "jazz" for your fresh Italian bread, and let your imagination go!
It's the best Italian food north of the MO River. It has that old swanky feel, without the smoke. They have great daily specials, and their sauce is on sweet side.
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Cascone's
3737 N Oak TrafficwayIt's the best Italian food north of the MO River. It has that old swanky feel, without the smoke. They have great daily specials, and their sauce is on sweet side.
KC- BBQ- you won't be disappointed. We've had brunch and dinner there. Great every time. The food is AMAZING, and the bloody mary was to die for. It is our kids' fave BBQ place.
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Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania AveKC- BBQ- you won't be disappointed. We've had brunch and dinner there. Great every time. The food is AMAZING, and the bloody mary was to die for. It is our kids' fave BBQ place.
Irish pub. Excellent brunch, great craic, you can watch a premier league soccer game, or just go have a pint.
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
700 West 47th StreetIrish pub. Excellent brunch, great craic, you can watch a premier league soccer game, or just go have a pint.
Cinzetti's
7201 W 91st StAll you can eat Italian buffet
Mr Le's Sushi
5024 NE Parvin Rdtiny little spot for cheap, delicious sushi by Mr. Lee, himself!
Grasy dive, last time I was there it was cash only. GREAT people watching
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Hayes Hamburger & Chili
2502 NE Vivion RdGrasy dive, last time I was there it was cash only. GREAT people watching
Chubby's
3756 Broadway Blvdiconic Kansas City. get the biscuits and gravy
Unique farm-house turned restaurant. Bring your kids and feed the swans. Go for a Friday lunch and enjoy the chicken fried chicken, family-size portions and a large chicken-choker.
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Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor
5410 NE Oak Ridge DrUnique farm-house turned restaurant. Bring your kids and feed the swans. Go for a Friday lunch and enjoy the chicken fried chicken, family-size portions and a large chicken-choker.
Drinks & Nightlife
Visit the Brewery, American Bowman Restaurant, and the unique MUST-SEE underground Pub. It has 2 stages, live music every weekend. Go for the Sunday afternoon tour with Bob Reeder!
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O'Malley's Pub
540 Welt StVisit the Brewery, American Bowman Restaurant, and the unique MUST-SEE underground Pub. It has 2 stages, live music every weekend. Go for the Sunday afternoon tour with Bob Reeder!
Lively event place surrounded by bars, restaurants and ample nightlife.
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Power and Light District
Lively event place surrounded by bars, restaurants and ample nightlife.
Old Westport
Lots of good places to go out, if that's your thing
Vine Street
Vine Street18th and Vine- KC Jazz
Weston Wine Company
540 Main StIf you're going to Weston, go here!
go on thursdays for cheap growler refills of your fav brew!
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Granite City Food & Brewery
8461 NW Prairie View Rdgo on thursdays for cheap growler refills of your fav brew!
So many beers, extensive menu- do yourself a favor and try the mac and cheese
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Yard House
1300 Main StSo many beers, extensive menu- do yourself a favor and try the mac and cheese
Like wine? Come get some free samples and take some home. Across the street from O'Malley's. If you're in Weston, check it out.
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Pirtle Winery
502 Spring StLike wine? Come get some free samples and take some home. Across the street from O'Malley's. If you're in Weston, check it out.
Arts & Culture
Visit the WWI museum and honor past patriots. The view of Union Station and the KC Skyline are breathtaking.
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Liberty Memorial
2 Memorial DriveVisit the WWI museum and honor past patriots. The view of Union Station and the KC Skyline are breathtaking.
You could spend days and days walking around this amazing museum. And where else are you going to see four 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks?
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I-Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak StYou could spend days and days walking around this amazing museum. And where else are you going to see four 18-foot-tall badminton shuttlecocks?
WOW, do yourself a favor, and do not skip this.
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Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick BlvdWOW, do yourself a favor, and do not skip this.
Catch a cool outdoor concert
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Providence Medical Center Ampitheater
633 N 130th StCatch a cool outdoor concert
I-Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight RdLive outdoor theater in Swope Park
Shopping
Outdoor shopping and dining, fountains, fro-yo, and great people watching. Barns and Noble, Swaggat Indian food, Herford House steaks, Build a Bear, and a little indoor play area for kiddos.
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Zona Rosa
7210 NW 86th TerraceOutdoor shopping and dining, fountains, fro-yo, and great people watching. Barns and Noble, Swaggat Indian food, Herford House steaks, Build a Bear, and a little indoor play area for kiddos.
If you're in town between Thanksgiving and New Years, this area is a MUST! The Christmas lights are AMAZING. Sure, there are tons of swanky shops and restaurants. Classic Cup is my fav.
You can eat at Plaza III and break the bank, or hit a happy hour at Ruth Chris and swoon on the best burger you've ever tasted.
KC is the City of fountains, and you'll see them here!
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Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdIf you're in town between Thanksgiving and New Years, this area is a MUST! The Christmas lights are AMAZING. Sure, there are tons of swanky shops and restaurants. Classic Cup is my fav.
You can eat at Plaza III and break the bank, or hit a happy hour at Ruth Chris and swoon on the best burger you've ever tasted.
KC is the City of fountains, and you'll see them here!
TONS of great outlets, movie theater, ice cream, walking and people watching
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Legends Outlets Kansas City
1843 Village West PkwyTONS of great outlets, movie theater, ice cream, walking and people watching
Essentials
Walmart Neighborhood Market
10303 Metcalf AveIt's a walmart, and it's close
Target
4375 N Chouteau TrafficwayClosest Target
Planet Fitness
470 NE Barry RdClosest gym to the house
Sheila's Dry Cleaners
6006 NE Antioch RdWe've used this place for years.
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
2630 NE Vivion RdPharmacy with walk-in clinic
CVS
1901 W Kansas StPharmacy with walk-in Clinic
Entertainment & Activities
It has something almost all year. Haloween, fall, and now even Christmas!!
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Worlds of Fun
4545 Worlds of Fun AveIt has something almost all year. Haloween, fall, and now even Christmas!!
AMC Barrywoods Theater
8101 Roanridge Rdbest selection of movies
B&B KC Northland 14
4900 NE 80th StThis movie theater is in the Ameristar Casino, so it has restaurants, coffee shops, and gambling all in one.
Regal Kansas City
3200 Ameristar DrThis movie theater is in the Ameristar Casino, so it has restaurants, coffee shops, and gambling all in one.
ComedyCity
3700 Broadway BlvdLive improv comedy club.
Hallmark Cards does a cool interactive creation place for kids and visitors of all ages. FREE!!!
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Kaleidoscope
2500 Grand BlvdHallmark Cards does a cool interactive creation place for kids and visitors of all ages. FREE!!!
Restaurants, movie theater, live theater, free kids section with rotating interactive exhibits, Santa, Ice skating, walking around. We always have to hit Club 27 (the girl store) and the Crayola store. For kids, we either eat at Crayola Cafe, or Fitz's where your food is delivered by a train!!!
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Crown Center
2450 Grand BlvdRestaurants, movie theater, live theater, free kids section with rotating interactive exhibits, Santa, Ice skating, walking around. We always have to hit Club 27 (the girl store) and the Crayola store. For kids, we either eat at Crayola Cafe, or Fitz's where your food is delivered by a train!!!
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest BlvdSee how it's made and get samples!
Belvoir Winery and Inn
1325 Odd Fellows RdBeautiful place, haunted tours, wine.
Parks & Nature
I-Penguin Park
4124 NE Vivion Rdbecause it's right down the street
Iphakamisa yaseEnglish Landing
8701 McAfee StLovely
I-Weston Bend State Park
16600 MO-45Amazing park for families
Amazing trail to ride or walk around.
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I-Park ye-State ye-Watkins Woolen Mill ne-State Historic Site
26600 Park Road NorthAmazing trail to ride or walk around.
SO much to do here, courts, tracks, play grounds, ball fields.
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Macken Park
1002 Clark Ferguson DrSO much to do here, courts, tracks, play grounds, ball fields.